DE102008017710A1 - Seat arrangement for a motor vehicle with a longitudinally displaceable middle vehicle seat - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a seat assembly (2) for a motor vehicle with two outer vehicle seats (6, 8) and a transversely (12, 14) between the outer vehicle seats (6, 8) arranged central vehicle seat (4), which are independent of each other in Longitudinal direction (16, 18) can be moved. The center vehicle seat (4) has a foldable backrest (30) and can be brought from a sitting position in which the backrest (30) is erected substantially upright to an armrest position in which the backrest (30) is oriented substantially horizontally is and at least partially as an armrest for at least one of the outer vehicle seats (6, 8) can be used. According to the invention, the middle vehicle seat (4) has a first actuating means (54) and a second actuating means (56) for displacing the middle vehicle seat (4) in the longitudinal direction (16, 18). The middle vehicle seat (4) can be displaced by actuating one of the actuating means (54, 56) in the longitudinal direction (16, 18).

Description

The The present invention relates to a seat assembly for a Motor vehicle with two outer vehicle seats and one in the transverse direction between the outer ones Vehicle seats arranged middle vehicle seat, which is independent from each other in the longitudinal direction are displaceable, wherein the middle vehicle seat has a folding backrest and from a seating position in which the backrest is substantially upright, be placed in an armrest position can, in which the backrest is essentially horizontal aligned and at least partially as an armrest for at least one the outer vehicle seats can be used.

From the prior art, a variety of seating arrangements are known in which three vehicle seats are arranged in the transverse direction next to each other in a row of seats of the motor vehicle. For example, describes the EP 1 728 677 A1 Such a seat assembly in which the middle vehicle seat has a folding backrest. The folding backrest can be pivoted or pivoted from a substantially upright position to a substantially horizontally oriented position. In the latter position, the backrest or a part of the backrest serves as an armrest for one of the adjacent vehicle seats in the same seat row. In the known seat assembly, the mitt sized vehicle seat can only be moved together with one of the outer vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction, whereby a flexible use of the known seat arrangement is limited.

The DE 197 42 408 B4 describes a similar seat assembly with three vehicle seats, which are arranged in a common row of seats. In contrast to the previously described seat arrangement, the middle vehicle seat of this seat arrangement can be displaced independently of the two outer vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. This goes so far that the middle vehicle seat can be moved starting from the row of seats in the longitudinal direction between the two outer vehicle seats of another row of seats. As a result, a particularly flexible use of the known seat arrangement is possible. Also in this case, the forward folded backrest of the center vehicle seat can serve as an armrest for a vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats within the row of seats.

Another seat assembly with three vehicle seats within a row of seats is further in the EP 0 943 482 B1 described. In the known seat assembly, the backrest of the center vehicle seat on wing rests, which can be pivoted after Nachvorneklappen the backrest of a lower armrest non-use position in an upper armrest use position in which the wing rests form an armrest for the adjacent vehicle seats. All three vehicle seats can be moved independently of each other in the longitudinal direction, in addition, the outer vehicle seats can also be moved in the transverse direction, so that this seat arrangement allows a particularly flexible use and adaptation to the wishes of the vehicle occupants.

The known from the prior art seating arrangements have proven However, they are disadvantageous in that the handling of the middle Vehicle seat by a vehicle occupant on one of the outer Vehicle seats especially during longitudinal displacement of the middle Vehicle seat when the backrest in the forward folded position is difficult.

It It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a seat assembly to create a motor vehicle in which the handling the middle vehicle seat in particular when moving the same is simplified in the longitudinal direction.

These The object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1 solved. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The seat arrangement according to the invention is designed for a motor vehicle, but can also be used in other means of transport. The seat assembly includes two outer vehicle seats and a center vehicle seat with the center vehicle seat disposed transversely between the outer vehicle seats. The vehicle seats are independently displaceable in the longitudinal direction, so that a particularly flexible use of the seat assembly is possible. The longitudinal direction here is to be understood as meaning both the seat direction and also that direction which is opposite to the seat direction, the transverse direction describing the two directions transversely to the seat direction. The middle vehicle seat has a folding backrest. The backrest can be folded from a substantially upright position to a substantially horizontal position. If the backrest is in the upright position, the middle vehicle seat is in the sitting position, in which a vehicle occupant can sit on the middle vehicle seat. If the backrest is folded into the substantially horizontal position, then the middle vehicle seat is in the so-called armrest position, in which the backrest is at least partially used as an armrest for at least one of the outer vehicle seats can be. According to the invention, the central vehicle seat has a first actuating means and a second actuating means for displacing the central vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction, wherein the central vehicle seat can be displaced in the longitudinal direction by actuating one of the actuating means.

The Seat arrangement according to the invention has the advantage that a vehicle occupant for the one of the two Actuator can decide, depending on the position the backrest of the middle vehicle seat for It is better accessible to the middle vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction to move. So could the two actuating means be arranged on the middle vehicle seat such that the first Actuating means in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat for the vehicle occupant on this middle vehicle seat is better accessible, whereas the other actuating means better in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat the vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats can be achieved. The handling of the invention Seat arrangement is thereby sustainably simplified.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention Seat assembly, the locking of the mitt sized vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction by actuating one of the actuating means be solved.

Around the handling of the seat assembly according to the invention in particular when moving the middle vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction To simplify, the actuating means are in another preferred embodiment of the invention Seat assembly arranged on the middle vehicle seat, that the first actuating means in the sitting position of the middle Vehicle seat and the second actuating means in the armrest position middle vehicle seat faster by a vehicle occupant be reached on one of the outer vehicle seats can. Thus, for example, the two actuating means be arranged on the middle vehicle seat, that this only in the respective position of the middle vehicle seat accessible or are reachable.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention Seat assembly is the first actuator front and the second actuating means provided at the rear of the middle vehicle seat. Thus, the first actuating means particularly easy from the vehicle occupant sitting on the middle vehicle seat be actuated, whereas the second actuating means especially easy by one of the vehicle occupants on one of the outer Vehicle seats can be operated when the middle Vehicle seat is located in the armrest position.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention Seat arrangement, the middle vehicle seat has a seat part, on which the vehicle occupant can take place.

Around a particularly good accessibility of the first actuating means by the vehicle occupant to enable the middle vehicle seat is the first actuating means in a further advantageous Embodiment of the seat arrangement according to the invention at and / or below a forward facing in the seat direction Section of the seat part arranged.

Around a particularly good accessibility of the second actuating means by one of the vehicle occupants on one of the outer Vehicle seats in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat to ensure is the second actuating means in a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention Seat arrangement on and / or below one opposite to the seat direction arranged rearwardly facing portion of the seat part. To the folding or pivoting of the backrest in the substantially horizontally aligned position is the second actuating means thus particularly well by a vehicle occupant on one of the outer Vehicle seats available.

Around this reinforces the above advantage second actuating means in a further preferred Embodiment of the invention Seat arrangement opposite to the seat direction over the back pointing portion of the seat part.

Around an unintentional actuation of the second actuating means by a vehicle occupant on one of the rear rows of seats prevent, the second actuating means is in another particularly preferred embodiment of the invention Seat arrangement in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat of concealed at the top by the backrest and in the armrest position the middle vehicle seat is no longer covered from above.

On This is the second actuating means only then particularly accessible when the backrest pivoted to the horizontal position or the middle vehicle seat was placed in the armrest position.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the seat arrangement according to the invention the actuating means is a handle, wherein the handle is preferably formed in the manner of a loop. So could the first actuating means example wise be designed as a rigid handle, while the second actuating means may be formed as a flexible loop.

Around to ensure that the first actuating means especially easy by the vehicle occupants on the middle vehicle seat can be achieved when the middle vehicle seat in the Sitting position, and that the second actuating means especially quick and easy by a vehicle occupant on one the outer vehicle seats can be reached, when the center vehicle seat is in the armrest position, is the first and / or second actuating means in one another particularly preferred embodiment of the invention Seat arrangement with respect to the transverse direction centered on the middle Vehicle seat arranged. So can the two vehicle occupants on the two outer vehicle seats the second Actuating means equally fast and safe reach to the middle vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction to move. As a result, the handling of the seat assembly is essential simplified.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention Seat assembly is a rail assembly for displacement as well a locking mechanism for locking the middle vehicle seat provided in the longitudinal direction, wherein the locking mechanism operated by means of the first or second actuating means can be. Thus, the locking mechanism, for example, a lock cause the rail assembly, the lock by actuation one of the actuating means could be solved. With respect to the rail assembly and the locking mechanism is Incidentally, reference is made to the prior art.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment the seat assembly according to the invention, the middle Vehicle seat both in the sitting position and in the armrest position be moved in the longitudinal direction. This has the special Advantage that a shift of the armrest for the two outer Vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction simply by moving the middle vehicle seat can be achieved longitudinally, without that for the part of the backrest, which forms the armrest, a separate displacement mechanism should be provided. This will be a particularly simple Structure of the middle vehicle seat and thus the entire seat assembly reached.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention Seat assembly, the backrest has at least one wing rest in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat of a lower armrest non-use position about a longitudinal direction extending pivot axis into an upper armrest use position can be pivoted to form the armrest. In this way the wing rest can be a particularly high armrest for form one of the two outer vehicle seats.

Around both for the one outer vehicle seat as well as for the other outer vehicle seat one To be able to create a particularly high armrest, the middle one Vehicle seat two, each in a transverse direction at a middle Backrest part of the backrest arranged wingrests of the type mentioned.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention Seat assembly, the outer vehicle seats further be moved in the transverse direction, creating a special flexible adaptation of the seat arrangement is possible.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment the seat assembly according to the invention can at least one of the outer vehicle seats in the transverse direction be moved inwards so that this at least partially extends into the free space, by pivoting the wing rests from the armrest non use position was created in the armrest use position. In this embodiment can by the pivoting of the wing rims in the Armrest use position reduced width of the backrest the middle vehicle seat thus be used, the total width the seat assembly by moving one of the outer Vehicle seats in the transverse direction to reduce inward. This can Depending on the environment of the seating arrangement may be required if z. B. the outer Vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction in an area of the motor vehicle to be moved, which has a smaller width.

The Invention will be described below with reference to an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings explained. Show it:

1 a front view of the seat assembly according to the invention with the middle vehicle seat in the sitting position,

2 a side view of the seat assembly of 1 in a cutaway view,

3 the seating arrangement of 1 with the middle vehicle seat in the armrest position,

4 a side view of the seat assembly of 3 in a cutaway view,

5 the seating arrangement of 3 with the wing rests in the armrest use position,

6 a side view of the seat assembly of 5 in a cutaway view,

7 the seating arrangement of 5 with transversely shifted outer vehicle seats.

1 shows a front view of the seat assembly according to the invention 2 , whereas 2 a side view of the seat assembly 2 from 1 in a sectional view shows. The seat arrangement according to the invention 2 includes a middle vehicle seat 4 and two outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th , The vehicle seats 4 . 6 . 8th are in a row of seats 10 arranged, wherein the outer vehicle seat 6 in the first transverse direction 12 next to the middle vehicle seat 4 and the other outer vehicle seat 8th in the opposite second transverse direction 14 next to the middle vehicle seat 4 is arranged. The two longitudinal directions of the seat arrangement 2 are by the arrows 16 and 18 indicated, wherein the first longitudinal direction 16 the seating direction of the vehicle seats 4 . 6 . 8th equivalent. In addition, the height direction 20 the seating arrangement 2 or the vehicle seats 4 . 6 . 8th by a dashed vertical axis in 1 indicated.

The vehicle seats 4 . 6 . 8th each include a seat part 22 . 24 . 26 on which a vehicle occupant can sit, and one around a first pivot axis 28 pivotable on the respective seat part 22 . 24 . 26 arranged backrest 30 . 32 . 34 , The backrests 30 . 32 . 34 can independently of each other about the pivot axis 28 be pivoted. The backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 essentially consists of a middle backrest part 36 and two wing rests attached laterally thereto 38 . 40 together. While the wing rests 38 in the transverse direction 12 laterally on the middle backrest part 36 arranged and thus the outer vehicle seat 6 is facing, is the wing rests 40 in the transverse direction 14 laterally on the middle backrest part 36 arranged and thus the outer vehicle seat 8th facing.

The vehicle seats 4 . 6 . 8th can independently in the longitudinal directions 16 and 18 be moved. For this purpose, the middle vehicle seat 4 a base frame at its seat part 22 on that in 2 based on the pursuit 42 is indicated. For shifting the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 respectively. 18 is a rail arrangement 44 provided, the at least one guide rail 46 on the vehicle floor 48 and one on the guide rail 46 Guided guide rail 50 on the base of the middle vehicle seat 4 includes. Thus the middle vehicle seat 4 in the different positions in the longitudinal directions 16 . 18 can be locked, is a schematically indicated locking mechanism 52 for locking the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 . 18 intended. The locking mechanism 52 can with the help of a first actuating means 54 or a second actuating means 56 be actuated, so that the locking of the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 . 18 by manually actuating one of the actuating means 54 . 56 is solvable. The interaction between the actuating means 54 . 56 is in 2 only schematically with dashed lines 58 respectively. 60 indicated. Instead of the dashed lines 58 . 60 Mechanical transmission means, such as a Bowden cable, can be used.

The first actuating means 54 is designed as a handle in the form of a lever. In this case, the first actuating means 54 at the front of the middle vehicle seat 4 intended. For this purpose, the first actuating means 54 at and below one in the seat direction 16 forward facing portion of the seat part 22 arranged. The first actuating means 54 does not stand in the seat direction 16 forward over the seat part 22 to the legroom of a vehicle occupant on the middle vehicle seat 4 not to influence. In contrast, the second actuating means 56 longitudinal 18 at the back of the middle vehicle seat 4 intended. The second actuating means 56 is designed in the manner of a flexible loop and on a longitudinal direction 18 arranged rearwardly facing portion of the seat part. Here is the loop-shaped second actuating means 56 longitudinal 18 , ie contrary to the seat direction 16 , over the rearward facing section of the seat part 22 like this in 2 can be seen. Both actuators 54 . 56 are related to the transverse directions 12 . 14 in the middle of the middle vehicle seat 4 arranged like this in 1 based on the first actuating means 54 can be seen.

In the 1 and 2 is the backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 essentially upright, so that the middle vehicle seat 4 located in the so-called seating position. In the sitting position can be a vehicle occupant on the seat part 22 of the middle vehicle seat 4 Take a seat and stand against the backrest 30 lean. Around the middle vehicle seat 4 now independent of the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th longitudinal 16 . 18 To postpone, the vehicle occupant must one of the two actuating means 54 . 56 Press so that the locking mechanism 52 dissolved and a longitudinal displacement over the rail assembly 44 of the middle vehicle seat 4 is possible.

Because the first actuating means 54 at the front the middle vehicle seat 4 is arranged, is the first actuating means 54 in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat 4 for the vehicle occupant on the middle vehicle seat 4 much easier and faster to achieve, as with the second actuating means 56 the case is. As a result, the vehicle occupant becomes on the middle vehicle seat 4 decide in the sitting position, the first actuating means 54 to operate around the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 . 18 to move. Even if a vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th the unoccupied middle vehicle seat 4 in its sitting position in the longitudinal direction 16 . 18 would like to move, so this is also for the first actuating means 54 decide, because this is much faster for him to reach. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the second actuating means 56 in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat 4 in the height direction 20 from above through the backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 is covered. The first actuating means 54 thus guarantees in any case a simple and quick shift of the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 . 18 when it is in the sitting position.

As already mentioned, the backrest can 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 around the first pivot axis 28 be pivoted in a substantially horizontal position, in the 3 and 4 is shown. Thus, the middle vehicle seat arrives 4 in an armrest position in which the backrest 28 at least partially as an armrest for the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th can be used. In the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat 4 as they are in the 3 and 4 is shown, is the second actuating means 56 no longer from above through the backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 covered. Thus, the second actuating means 56 in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat 4 especially good of a vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th achievable, whereas the accessibility of the first actuating means 54 due to the forward pivoted backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 is restricted. Should a vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th a shift of the middle vehicle seat 4 longitudinal 16 . 18 wish, so this is no longer forced that front first actuating means 54 to use that is difficult for him to reach. Rather, the vehicle occupant particularly fast and easy on the second actuating means 56 access to the locking mechanism 52 to solve and a longitudinal displacement of the middle vehicle seat 4 to effect in its armrest position. This ensures the central arrangement of the second actuating means 56 at the middle vehicle seat 4 in that the vehicle occupants sit on both outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th equally fast on the second actuator 56 can access.

From the foregoing, it can be seen that the middle vehicle seat 4 both in its sitting position and in its armrest position in the longitudinal direction 16 . 18 can be moved. Thus, a longitudinal adjustment of the armrest for the two outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th possible without a further displacement mechanism for the armrest should be provided.

Like from the 3 and 4 Furthermore, the seat part has become apparent 22 of the middle vehicle seat 4 when pivoting the backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 lowered so far that its top below or at a height with the bottom of the seat parts 24 . 26 the adjacent outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th is arranged. This is also the backrest 30 of the middle vehicle seat 4 in the armrest position of the same so far lowered that this is not a sufficiently high armrest for one of the adjacent outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th can train. For this reason, the wingers can 38 . 40 in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat 4 from a lower armrest non-utility position where the wing rests 38 . 40 Restricted use as an armrest to a longitudinal direction 16 respectively. 18 extending second pivot axis 62 be pivoted into an upper armrest use position, which in the 5 and 6 is shown. The pivoted wing rims leave behind 38 . 40 each a free space 64 . 66 , the side of the middle backrest part 36 is trained. Also in this armrest use position of the wing rests 38 . 40 can the middle vehicle seat 4 by actuation of the second actuating means 56 longitudinal 16 . 18 be moved in the manner described above.

The two outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th not only in the longitudinal direction 16 . 18 but also in the transverse direction 12 . 14 be moved. Here are the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th such on the middle vehicle seat 4 matched that the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th in the transverse direction 14 respectively. 12 can be moved inside and with their seat part 24 respectively. 26 in the open space 64 respectively. 66 extend, which by the pivoting of the wing rests 38 respectively. 40 from the armrest non-use position into those in the 5 to 7 Armrest use position shown was created. In this position are the outer vehicle seats 6 . 8th closer to the armrests forming wing rests 38 . 40 arranged and the total width of the row of seats 10 or the seat assembly 2 in the transverse direction 12 . 14 is reduced. In this way, the car seats 4 . 6 . 8th now also in the longitudinal direction 16 or 18 be moved into an area of the motor vehicle, which would otherwise be too narrow.

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middle vehicle seat

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outer vehicle seat

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outer vehicle seat

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row

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first Longitudinal direction / direction of seat

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second longitudinal direction

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height direction

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seat part

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seat part

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seat part

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backrest

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backrest

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backrest

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average Backrest part

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wing rest

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wing rest

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pursuit

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rail arrangement

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guide rail

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vehicle floor

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guide rail

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locking mechanism

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first actuating means

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dashed line

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dashed line

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second swivel axis

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free space

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free space

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Cited patent literature

• - EP 1728677 A1 [0002]
• DE 19742408 B4 [0003]
• EP 0943482 B1 [0004]

Claims (17)

Seat arrangement ( 2 ) for a motor vehicle with two outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ) and one in the transverse direction ( 12 . 14 ) between the outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ) arranged middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) which are longitudinally independent 16 . 18 ) are displaceable, wherein the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) a folding backrest ( 30 ) and from a seating position in which the backrest ( 30 ) is substantially upright, can be brought into an armrest position, in which the backrest ( 30 ) is oriented substantially horizontally and at least partially as an armrest for at least one of the outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ), characterized in that the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) a first and a second actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) for shifting the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) longitudinal ( 16 . 18 ), wherein the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) by actuating one of the actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) longitudinal ( 16 . 18 ) is displaceable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) longitudinal ( 16 . 18 ) by actuating one of the actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) is solvable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) at the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) are arranged such that the first actuating means ( 54 ) in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) and the second actuating means ( 56 ) in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) faster by a vehicle occupant on one of the outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ) is reachable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first actuating means ( 54 ) front and the second actuating means ( 56 ) at the rear of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) is provided. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) a seat part ( 22 ) having. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the first actuating means ( 54 ) at and / or below a sitting direction ( 16 ) forward facing portion of the seat part ( 22 ) is arranged. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the second actuating means ( 56 ) at and / or below one opposite to the seat direction ( 16 ) rearwardly facing portion of the seat part ( 22 ) is arranged. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the second actuating means ( 56 ) against the seat direction ( 16 ) over the rearwardly facing portion of the seat part ( 22 protruding). Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second actuating means ( 56 ) in the sitting position of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) from above through the backrest ( 30 ) and in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) is no longer concealed from above. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) is a handle, which is preferably formed in the manner of a loop. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and / or second actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) relative to the transverse direction ( 12 . 14 ) in the middle of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) is arranged. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a rail arrangement ( 44 ) for displacement and a locking mechanism ( 52 ) for locking the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) longitudinal ( 16 . 18 ) is provided, wherein the locking mechanism ( 52 ) by means of the first or second actuating means ( 54 . 56 ) is operable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) in both the sitting position and in the armrest position in the longitudinal direction ( 16 . 18 ) is displaceable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest ( 30 ) at least one wing rest ( 38 . 40 ) in the armrest position of the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) from a lower armrest non-use position about a longitudinal ( 16 . 18 ) extending pivot axis ( 62 ) in an upper armrest use position for forming an arm rest is pivotable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to claim 14, characterized in that the middle vehicle seat ( 4 ) two, each in a transverse direction ( 12 . 14 ) on a middle backrest part ( 36 ) of the backrest ( 30 ) arranged wing rests ( 38 . 40 ) of the type mentioned. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ) further in the transverse direction ( 12 . 14 ) are displaceable. Seat arrangement ( 2 ) according to claim 16, characterized in that at least one of the outer vehicle seats ( 6 . 8th ) in the transverse direction ( 12 . 14 ) is displaceable inwardly such that it at least partially into the free space ( 64 . 66 ), which by the pivoting of the wing backrest ( 38 . 40 ) was created from the armrest non-use position to the armrest use position.